Evaporator with plastic outer covering
US6523363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00621
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An evaporator assembly includes a support housing for mounting to an internal compartment of a delivery truck or trailer. At least one evaporator coil mounts to the support housing along with at least one cooling fan. A plastic outer skin incorporates a drain pan to collect condensation and moisture dripping from the evaporator coils during the defrost cycle. The plastic outer covering includes thermal properties that eliminate the need for insulation required when using prior art aluminum coverings. End caps attached to each side of the outer covering include a drain tube. The plastic outer covering is formed in lengths from a plastic extrusion process and then cut to the required length for the evaporator assembly.
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